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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.42, 3,370.53 and 1,151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.42, 3,370.53 and 1,151.18 is: 1,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.42 : 3,370.53 = 1,151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.42/3,370.53 = 1,151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.42x = 3,370.53 × 1,151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.42x = 3,880,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,086.73/2,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.23

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